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Former Director-General of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria, Dr Olawale Fasanya, has revealed that many people considered him “mad” when he voluntarily left a lucrative position at the Petroleum Technology Development Fund for a significantly lower-paying job at SMEDAN. Fasanya disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja during the public presentation of his autobiography, Cradle to Saddle, in which he reflected on the sacrifices and career decisions that culminated in his appointment as the agency’s chief executive. According to him, he walked away from a monthly salary of about N1.2m, first-class travel privileges and other perks at…
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 38-year-old man, Nsikak Kingsley, for allegedly beating his father, Adone Peter, to death at Oda Community in Akure South Local Government Area of the state. This was contained in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, on Thursday. According to Jimoh, the suspect committed the dastardly act following an argument between him and the deceased that reportedly led to physical assault. The statement read, “The Ondo State Police Command under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, CP Felix Ohagwu, has arrested a 38-year-old man, identified as…
The Shipping Correspondents Association of Nigeria, organisers of the 2026 Dockworkers Day, has stated that the initiative is aimed at aligning Nigeria’s port operations with global environmental standards while ensuring dockworkers are not left behind in the transition toward greener and more technology-driven maritime systems. SCAN disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, jointly signed by its President, Moses Ebosele, and the Organising Committee Chairman, Yusuf Babalola, obtained by The PUNCH. The association explained that the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola; the immediate past President-General of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, Adewale Adeyanju; and the President…
Italian Serie A runners-up Napoli confirmed on Thursday that coach Antonio Conte will leave the club after two years, with former AC Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri tipped to take over. “Napoli announces that an agreement has been reached with Antonio Conte and his staff to part ways before the natural expiry of their contracts,” the club said in a statement. “We would like to thank the coach and his backroom team for their excellent work. We wish them the very best for the future and the next challenges they will face in their careers. “Thanks, coach!” Conte, 56, who guided…
It’s almost impossible to avoid seeing AI-generated content online, but it doesn’t have to be this way. YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and more have ramped up content authentication efforts over the last year, with many now automatically applying labels to distinguish AI-generated images, videos, and music from those made by real, human creators.That’s all very well and good if we’re just stumbling across labeled content at random, but you know what would be better? Letting us filter out the AI slop.Current labeling efforts haven’t meaningfully changed how content is presented online. You may notice that some TikTok or YouTube videos in…
Bitcoin (BTC) has tagged a key bear-market trend line with its drop to four-month lows, with a “decent chance” of a rebound next.Key points:Bitcoin revisits its 200-week simple moving average after trading above it since October 2023.The trend line functioned as resistance throughout the 2022 bear-market bottom and rebound.Bitcoin’s daily RSI approaches its most oversold since 2020.Bitcoin bear-market trend line returns after nearly three yearsData from TradingView shows that for the first time since 2023, BTC/USD is back at its 200-week simple moving average (SMA).The 200-week SMA is a key yardstick during Bitcoin bear markets. The trend line, which has…
OnlyFans star Lena the Plug and her estranged husband Adam22’s financial assets have been revealed as part of their shocking divorce. The OnlyFans content creator (real name Lena Nersesian) filed for divorce from YouTuber Adam22 (real name Adam Grandmaison) on her 35th birthday on Monday, June 1. The former couple were married for three years and share a 5-year-old daughter. In light of their divorce proceedings, Us Weekly obtained court documents filed by Lena that shed light on her and Adam22’s financial assets. The OnlyFans star listed her and Adam22’s $1.152 million in real estate as their largest asset and…
Two suspected child traffickers have been arrested after residents and security operatives foiled the attempted abduction of three children in Mkpat Enin Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening on the Ekparakwa–Ekpene Ukpa Road in Ikot Ekpaw, a community at the centre of recent kidnapping incidents. The police confirmed the incident in a statement, adding that three children were rescued with two suspects arrested. The father of two of the victims, Itoro Ekpoudo, told PREMIUM TIMES that his seven-year-old and three-year-old sons were returning home from an evening lesson around 7 p.m. when they…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) will kick off the Net Billing Regulations 2026 to strengthen energy security and expand renewable energy nationwide. The commission announced its plan in a public notice on Wednesday, addressed to electricity consumers, distribution companies, renewable energy developers, commercial and industrial customers, and the general public. According to NERC, the regulations establish a framework that enables eligible electricity customers, referred to as “prosumers,” to generate electricity primarily through renewable energy sources such as solar photovoltaic systems for their own consumption while exporting excess electricity to distribution networks under a net billing arrangement. “The Nigerian Electricity…
Activist, Omoyele Sowore, says the military lacks the right to stop protesters from gaining access to the Presidential Villa. Sowore made the claim on Thursday during a peaceful protest in Abuja. The demonstration was meant to draw the attention of the authorities to the prevailing security crisis in the country. The activist stated that the protesters were earlier stopped by some military personnel at the entrance of the Presidential Villa, stressing that there was no reason to confront the security operatives since it was a peaceful protest. He declared, “Aso Rock is Nigerian”, stating that when the citizens are ready, they will…
